Pete Buttigieg
Coverage of Pete Buttigieg in the Nexus archive.
- Obama's influence shadows Democrats' race to 2028
Barack Obama remains a powerful and popular figure in the Democratic Party, influencing the 2028 presidential race through his leadership and endorsements. Many Democrats, including potential 2028 candidates, seek his favor, with high favorability ratings for Obama compared to other Democrats and even Taylor Swift. He works behind the scenes to shape party direction, advising on issues like AI policy and supporting emerging leaders.
- JONATHAN TURLEY: Shapiro could've been a contender, but he caved to the loons
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is criticized for abandoning principle by advocating 'radical reform' of the Supreme Court, aligning with Democratic leaders like Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg. The article compares Shapiro's decision to Terry Malloy's downfall in 'On the Waterfront,' suggesting he missed an opportunity to oppose radical elements in his party. Shapiro's remarks on court reform are framed as capitulating to a socialist movement within the Democratic Party.
- Opinion | An anonymous abuse report targeted Buttigieg, but Michigan CPS did its job
An anonymous abuse report targeted Buttigieg, but Michigan CPS did its job. The article is an opinion piece by two social work professors who previously worked in Michigan CPS and child welfare academia.
- Pete Buttigieg’s Ordeal Is a Frightening New Form of Political Harassment
Pete Buttigieg faced a Child Protective Services investigation based on a false child abuse allegation, resulting in a 24-hour separation from his children. The article compares this tactic to 'swatting,' where false 911 calls trigger police raids, and notes both methods exploit state institutions to harass public figures.
- 'We just can't go on like this': Pete Buttigieg speaks out after swatting incident
Pete Buttigieg spoke out after a swatting incident in an interview with George Stephanopoulos on 'Good Morning America'.
- Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report
Pete Buttigieg was temporarily separated from his 4-year-old twins after an anonymous report alleged he posed a danger to them. Police and child protective services investigated and determined the report was false, with authorities stating it was politically motivated. Buttigieg described the incident as 'among the darkest hours of my life' and highlighted the emotional impact of having his children involved in the situation.
- Kara Swisher took Silicon Valley by force. Now she's eyeing influence in the 2028 campaign
Kara Swisher, a prominent tech journalist and podcaster, is expanding her influence into politics, particularly the 2028 campaign. She has interviewed numerous potential Democratic presidential candidates and leverages her reputation in Silicon Valley to shape political discourse through her podcasts and media appearances.
- Buttigieg says family targeted in 'politically motivated hoax'
Pete Buttigieg was briefly separated from his 4-year-old twin children after an anonymous caller reported false accusations to Child Protective Services (CPS). He described the incident as a 'politically motivated hoax.'
- Buttigieg slams 'swatting' incident that resulted in police removing his kids from their home
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stated that authorities temporarily removed his young twins from their home following an anonymous accusation alleging he posed a danger to children. He described the incident as a 'cruel, politically motivated hoax.'
- Pete Buttigieg and his kids were targeted by child services swatting call, police say
Pete Buttigieg and his children were targeted by a swatting call related to child services. Police determined the anonymous report behind the incident was false.
- Pete Buttigieg and his kids were targeted by child services swatting call, police say
Pete Buttigieg was targeted by an anonymous report that police determined was false. The report led to a child services swatting call.
- Pete Buttigieg and his kids were targeted by child services swatting call, police say
Pete Buttigieg and his children were targeted by an anonymous report that led to a child services swatting call. Police determined the report was false.
- Pete Buttigieg and his kids were targeted by child services swatting call, police say
Pete Buttigieg and his children were targeted by a child services swatting call, according to police. The anonymous report was found to be false by law enforcement.
- Pete Buttigieg says he and husband separated from their two kids by cops: 'A terrible thing happened'
Pete Buttigieg and his husband were separated from their two children by police, an event he described as 'a terrible thing.'
- Pete Buttigieg says he and husband separated from their two kids by cops: 'A terrible thing happened'
Pete Buttigieg and his husband were separated from their two children by police. He described the incident as 'a terrible thing.'
- Pete Buttigieg says false CPS report temporarily separated him from his children
Pete Buttigieg and his husband were temporarily separated from their children after a false anonymous report to Children’s Protective Services alleged he admitted to violent crimes at a conference he did not attend. Investigations confirmed the report was false, and Buttigieg described the 24-hour separation as one of the darkest experiences of his life, calling it a politically motivated 'swatting' incident.
- Pete Buttigieg and his kids subject to CPS, police investigation after false report
Pete Buttigieg and his children were investigated by police and Child Protective Services following an anonymous false report. Buttigieg is noted as a potential 2028 presidential contender.
- Pete Buttigieg targeted by ‘false report’ to authorities involving his 4-year-old twins
Pete Buttigieg was targeted by a 'false report' involving his 4-year-old twins. He detailed the incident in a Substack post.
- Buttigieg says family targeted in 'politically motivated hoax'
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was briefly separated from his 4-year-old twin children after an anonymous caller reported false accusations to Child Protective Services (CPS). He described the incident as a politically motivated hoax.
- Buttigieg says he was separated from his children after false report to CPS
Pete Buttigieg reported being separated from his children after a false report to Child Protective Services. Law enforcement and CPS confirmed the report was unsubstantiated and false.
- Buttigieg says family targeted in ‘politically motivated hoax’
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was separated from his 4-year-old twin children after an anonymous caller reported false accusations to Child Protective Services, which he described as a 'politically motivated hoax' in a Substack post.
- Pete Buttigieg Says He Was Separated From His Children in ‘Swatting’ Attack
Pete Buttigieg was separated from his children during a 'swatting' attack. He is considered a potential 2028 presidential candidate.
- Pete Buttigieg says family investigated over baseless child abuse allegation
Pete Buttigieg stated that an anonymous and baseless child abuse allegation led to a Child Protective Services investigation of his family. He described the separation from his children as 'among the darkest hours of my life' and compared the accusation to 'swatting'.
- Pete Buttigieg briefly separated from children as target of ‘politically motivated’ false CPS report, police say
Pete Buttigieg was briefly separated from his four-year-old twins after an anonymous report to Child Protective Services, which police determined was false and politically motivated.
- Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report
Pete Buttigieg was temporarily separated from his four-year-old twins after an anonymous report alleging he posed a danger to them. Police and child protective services found no evidence to support the claim, which Buttigieg described as politically motivated. The incident occurred after he posted family photos online for Father's Day.
- Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report
Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false, resulting in him spending a night away from his four-year-old twins. The incident led to his brief separation from his children.
- Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report
Pete Buttigieg was temporarily separated from his children after an anonymous report alleging he posed a danger to them, which police and child protective services found to be false. The report, described as politically motivated, led to forensic interviews for his twins and caused him to spend a night away from them. Buttigieg linked the incident to anti-LGBTQ attacks and noted it occurred after he posted family photos for Father's Day.
- Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report
Pete Buttigieg was temporarily separated from his four-year-old twins after authorities investigated an anonymous report alleging he posed a danger to his children. Police and child protective services later determined the report was false and politically motivated, with no evidence to support the claims.
- Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report
Pete Buttigieg was separated from his children after authorities investigated an anonymous report alleging he posed a danger to them, which police later deemed false and politically motivated. The incident occurred following Buttigieg's Father’s Day social media post and involved forensic interviews of his twins, with no evidence substantiating the claims.
- AOC cruises to primary victory as speculation swirls about political future
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won a primary against Marty Dolan in New York's 14th Congressional District. The article notes speculation about her potential 2028 presidential bid and her growing influence within the Democratic Party.
- AOC cruises to primary victory as speculation swirls about political future
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeated primary challenger Marty Dolan in New York's 14th Congressional District, maintaining her strong support in a deep-blue district. The victory occurs amid speculation about her potential 2028 presidential bid and growing influence within the Democratic Party.
- Vance describes his 'childless cat ladies' comment as as 'One of the dumbest things I ever said'
Vice President JD Vance called his 2021 'childless cat ladies' comment one of the dumbest things he ever said, acknowledging it was provocative and ineffective. The remark, made during a Tucker Carlson appearance, targeted Democrats including then-Vice President Kamala Harris, then-Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, claiming they lacked a stake in the nation due to being childless. Vance later clarified in his book that the comment backfired and failed to convey his intended message about societal hostility toward having children.
- Vance describes his 'childless cat ladies' comment as as 'One of the dumbest things I ever said'
JD Vance apologized for his 'childless cat ladies' comment in his book 'Communion,' calling it 'one of the dumbest' remarks he made during his 2021 U.S. Senate campaign. He targeted Democratic figures including Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, but later acknowledged the comment was provocative and distracted from his intended message about societal attitudes toward child-rearing.
- How Michael Bloomberg taught Britain’s Andy Burnham to act like a big shot
Andy Burnham, a Labour politician, met Michael Bloomberg in 2017 during a leadership program in New York, which influenced his approach to governance. Burnham and Bloomberg maintained a relationship, including interactions in Madrid in April, while their differing policy styles—Burnham's 'names-not-numbers' versus Bloomberg's data-driven methods—highlight contrasts in their philosophies.
- GOP rep calls Texas Dem Talarico ‘barely straight version of Pete Buttigieg,’ gets reminded of ‘very beautiful’ vegan girlfriend
Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) called Texas Democrat James Talarico a 'barely straight version of Pete Buttigieg,' prompting a reminder about his 'very beautiful' vegan girlfriend.
- Joe Biden and Philadelphia trailblazers recognized for LGBTQ+ advocacy at annual Stonewall Awards ceremony
Joe Biden accepted an award at the Stonewall Awards ceremony in Philadelphia for his LGBTQ+ advocacy. The event, held during Pride Month, honored LGBTQ+ leaders and allies, including Pennsylvania state Rep. Malcom Kenyatta, who highlighted Biden's support for LGBTQ+ rights. Mark Segal, a participant in the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, selected award recipients and emphasized the significance of the Stonewall legacy.
- WATCH: AOC leaves door open to 2028 White House bid: 'Maybe, maybe not'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) did not rule out a 2028 presidential run but emphasized that expanding healthcare is more important than pursuing higher office. She stated that policy outcomes, such as achieving universal healthcare, should matter more than holding specific titles like the presidency. Speculation about her candidacy grew after she referenced a poll showing her leading a hypothetical 2028 matchup against JD Vance.
- WATCH: AOC leaves door open to 2028 White House bid: 'Maybe, maybe not'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did not rule out a 2028 presidential run but emphasized expanding healthcare over pursuing higher office. She stated that achieving universal healthcare would be a greater measure of success than securing the presidency, while speculation about her political future continues among Democrats.
- Pete Buttigieg, untethered, acts as Trump counterweight for angry Democrats
Pete Buttigieg, a former Transportation secretary in the Biden administration, is actively promoting Democratic messaging ahead of the midterms by visiting battleground districts, engaging in red states, and appearing on Fox News. His efforts aim to counterbalance Trump's influence among discontented Democrats.
- Democrats turn to Paralympian in bid to flip key GOP-held Senate seat
Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek, a Paralympian, won the Iowa Senate nomination to challenge Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson in a key race to replace retiring Sen. Joni Ernst. Turek received backing from figures like Pete Buttigieg and Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, while Hinson was supported by Donald Trump and the National Republican Senatorial Committee.